Low-Carbing Among Friends cookbook, what are the recipes you've tried?

[sjl330]

I made grilled cheese today with the sandwich bread. Wow!!! Yummy!!!

[Linnylamb]

Last night hubby made Kent's taco bake. We both liked it and would make it again. The only thing we did different was to use Linda Sue's taco seasoning instead of Kent's. We are big fans of Linda Sue's seasoning and we always have a batch in the cupboard.

On Sunday night I made Kent's white pizza. We both liked this recipe, although there was something that didn't quite taste right to me. I can't put my finger on it. Maybe I'll play with the sauce a little next time. Nothing wrong with the recipe, just not quite my taste. The crust batter seemed really wet when I went to put it on the pan (had to pour, not spread), but it baked up just fine. BTW, I had some of this pizza cold for lunch, and thought it was pretty good that way too.

It seems like hubby and I have enjoyed all of Kent's recipes that we've tried so far. I also have so much respect for his weight loss. How awesome!

Jenn, I think the inspiration and tips in the book are just as good as the recipes!

[Jennifer Eloff]

Hi Sandy - happy you're still enjoying the sandwich bread - much better toasted, for sure! We like to toast it on the barbie with all the fixings.

Ah yes, the Billie test - Billie, I don't know what to say - your poor Mom with you and your sister's similar tastes. Seriously though, you usually find a workaround and that's good.

Libby - aaw! So glad about the pup. Enjoying my adopted doggie a lot, but I still sometimes miss Happy and always will. That was a funny story my DH wrote. He can tell stories! He doesn't think I can and almost always wants to take over when I try. I usually get to the punch line too quickly, he thinks. Thank you for your encouragement.

Pat - perfect solution! Good for you!

[Tilly]

Originally Posted by Linnylamb

On Sunday night I made Kent's white pizza. We both liked this recipe, although there was something that didn't quite taste right to me. I can't put my finger on it. Maybe I'll play with the sauce a little next time. Nothing wrong with the recipe, just not quite my taste. The crust batter seemed really wet when I went to put it on the pan (had to pour, not spread), but it baked up just fine. BTW, I had some of this pizza cold for lunch, and thought it was pretty good that way too.

It seems like hubby and I have enjoyed all of Kent's recipes that we've tried so far. I also have so much respect for his weight loss. How awesome!

Jenn, I think the inspiration and tips in the book are just as good as the recipes!

Linnylamb, if you tweak the white pizza recipe would you please share? That is one (of many) that I have on my to-make list. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and results!

[sjl330]

For breakfast this a.m. I toasted a piece of the sandwich bread with a sprinkling of shredded parmesan on top. Not a very conventional b-fast but boy it sure was good!!

[Jennifer Eloff]

Linny, that's cool - I just spotted your last comment thanks to Tilly.

Sandy - sounds wonderful. So happy you are enjoying that recipe. Happy-Happy!

[Jennifer Eloff]

Some more reviews from Facebook:

Kelly said: The Cinnamon Sweet Rolls were absolutely incredible! They all disappeared. These will be something we have over and over.

Eggcelent Meatloaf was eggcelent! Any food hugged in bacon has to be good! LOL

I made Lisa's Maple Nut Blondies (p. 266) last night and they are wonderful! They're so easy to make that I whipped them up while I was cooking dinner. I strayed from the recipe slightly and added some sugar free Hershey chocolates to the top when it came out of the oven, let them melt sightly, then spread them across the top. Delicious! They were only 1 gram effective/net carbs for 5 bars so not too bad.

Susan said: Made Lisa Marshalls "Crock Pot Country Pork Ribs" today. I have never made ribs, because I always thought they were too hard. These were so easy and my house smells wonderful. My husband says this is definately a "Do Over"! Thank you, they are delish!

Kelly said: The Cream Filled Sponge Cakes are incredible!

Made the Spinach and Red Pepper Lasagna tonight. Turned out great and had so much flavor.

Meyer Lemon Curd Bars are fantastic!

[libbysmom]

Lisa's Maple Nut Blondies on page 266 alone are worth the cost of the book!! (then you would get all of Jen and everyone else's recipes for free !) Based on a suggestion from a blog on Jen's site, I melted a chopped up Choco Perfection Dark Chocolate bar and they were to die for!!!!!

[Tilly]

Made the Mocha Hazelnut Muffins page 185 last night. I added an 1/8th of a teaspoon of powdered Stevia as others suggested if you like things sweet, which I do. I still would up the sweetener. BUT! Peggy's suggestion on this forum somewhere to take HWC and use the stick blender. So I whipped up 1/4 cup with a bit of Fiberfit sweetener (had on hand). That was so quick and then slathered the cream on the muffin. Okay I was in food heaven!!!!

[Jennifer Eloff]

Libby - you really liked those! I sent your comment to Lisa to make her night!

Yay, Tilly - that's very innovative - great idea!

I made Barbo's Latkes today and doubled the recipe. I love those! Of course, chayotes are ridiculously cheap here and unless you grow your own in the States, I heard that it is unfortunately not so cheap over there. That's too bad. Wonder what one could use instead? Anyone know?

[Jennifer Eloff]

I guess shredded zucchini with a little bit of grated carrot as well would make a good substitute but with a different taste of course.

[pinemeadows]

My daughter made the banana bread - exactly as it is in the book. Now I can usually take it or leave it so wasn't too excited about this, but one bite and I became a believer. It is absolutely delicious - and the best I've ever had for sure. Great job on that one, Jennifer!

Your sandwich bread is next!

[Jennifer Eloff]

Wow, Pinemeadows, that is very high praise. Thank you! I can't even remember that banana bread anymore. I have to keep making new recipes. My DH often complains that he likes a recipe and then never sees it again! Not always to be fair...but quite often that happens.

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by libbysmom

Lisa's Maple Nut Blondies on page 266 alone are worth the cost of the book!! (then you would get all of Jen and everyone else's recipes for free !) Based on a suggestion from a blog on Jen's site, I melted a chopped up Choco Perfection Dark Chocolate bar and they were to die for!!!!!

What did you do with the ChocoPerfection bar after you melted it...use it for icing? Are these blondies cake like or what is the texture of them? They sound good.

[sweepy]

I want this book soooo bad, but hubby is really weird about buying books online.

Not to take away the thunder of the book, but would anyone have a suggestion for another good LC cookbook that I could get from barnes n noble?

[sweepy]

Originally Posted by sweepy

I want this book soooo bad, but hubby is really weird about buying books online.

Not to take away the thunder of the book, but would anyone have a suggestion for another good LC cookbook that I could get from barnes n noble?

Or an even better idea is if someone could tell me if theres somewhere to buy it besides amazon and paypal

[Jennifer Eloff]

She used it as a frosting, Linda. Kelly said it was cake-like in texture but that she would add more sweetener next time to the cake as she likes things sweet!

Sweepy - do you have a friend who would order it in and then you could pay her? That would work. Some hubbies are like that. He is just being ultra-cautious. Most people trust Amazon, I find.

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Eloff

She used it as a frosting, Linda. Kelly said it was cake-like in texture but that she would add more sweetener next time to the cake as she likes things sweet!

Sweepy - do you have a friend who would order it in and then you could pay her? That would work. Some hubbies are like that. He just being ultra-cautious. Most people trust Amazon, I find.

Thanks Jen!!

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by sweepy

Or an even better idea is if someone could tell me if theres somewhere to buy it besides amazon and paypal

You know you can buy it directly from Jen's website don't you but you would have to still pay for it with Paypal or a card I guess unless Jen has some way you could pay her by check thru the mail.

[Idreamofweightloss]

lgpars you could always get one of those prepaid visa cards from wal-mart. They are re-loadable as well so you could use if for future purchase to until it expires a year or so later.

[PaminKY]

Question for Jennifer:

My husband knows to well that I'm an appliance-aholic so for Christmas he bought me one of those quesadilla makers. Since then I've decided to go gluten-free so I don't want to use any of the ready-made low-carb tortillas since all the ones I've looked at contain gluten or some other ingredient I'm trying to stay away from.

On page 63 there is one of your recipes called Flexible Wraps. Do you think these would work in the quesadilla maker? The maker accomodates up to a 10-in tortilla so what is the biggest size you have made these? In the directions you say to fry them until brown spots appear so I'm wondering if I need to not fry them as long. I don't think I could use them in the quesadilla maker raw, I don't think they would cook long enough since it calls for using pre-made tortillas.

I'd appreciate any insight you might have.

Pam

[Jennifer Eloff]

Wow, Pam - I really don't know. I never seen one of those gadgets; sounds really nice! What a sweet DH you have! I'd be inclined to make them bigger, of course, and fry them not quite as long as you were thinking - trial and error, I'm guessing. I have this feeling the gadget could make the tortillas very crisp; not sure to be honest. I'd be really curious to hear if you do try them. Hmm, I love quesadillas - the other option is to do them the old fashioned way in the pan.

[Jennifer Eloff]

Teresa, I've never heard of such a thing. That makes it safer to order online?

[nekkidfish]

I don't think I could use them in the quesadilla maker raw, I don't think they would cook long enough since it calls for using pre-made tortillas.

I wouldn't put the mixture in there raw ... as you said, it is for pre-made tortillas. But, maybe fry it not all the way, and then put them in the maker just like doing tortillas!

[sweepy]

Those are great suggestions! I didnt think about the prepaid card! Thanks! Maybe he'll feel more comfortable with that???

[PaminKY]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Eloff

Wow, Pam - I really don't know. I never seen one of those gadgets; sounds really nice! What a sweet DH you have! I'd be inclined to make them bigger, of course, and fry them not quite as long as you were thinking - trial and error, I'm guessing. I have this feeling the gadget could make the tortillas very crisp; not sure to be honest. I'd be really curious to hear if you do try them. Hmm, I love quesadillas - the other option is to do them the old fashioned way in the pan.

I checked the manual when I got home from work and it says to only use 10-inch tortillas. I do have a really good 10" non-stick skillet.

I'll report back on any results.


I've got the maple nut blondies (I think that's what they're called) in the oven. I did add 1/2 tsp glucomannan just for the heck of it and since I've found that it's makes things hold together better.

[Jennifer Eloff]

Hmm, Pam, I'm not sure my tortilla recipe will be great for that then. They're kinda delicate and 10 inches might make them impossible to transfer to the pan without them breaking up.

[PaminKY]

I will try them and see and I might just use the trusty glucomannan too. Can you tell I really like that stuff? LOL I've even thought about using the pizza crust too. I got a couple 10-inch pizza pans I could use.

The blondies were good but not sweet enough for me, I like stuff sweet. I'll add a little stevia and/or liquid splenda next time plus some homemade chocolate chips and some chopped walnuts.

[TBipp]

Originally Posted by PaminKY

The blondies were good but not sweet enough for me, I like stuff sweet. I'll add a little stevia and/or liquid splenda next time plus some homemade chocolate chips and some chopped walnuts.

Thanks, Pam, for your opinion on the blondies. I like stuff sweet also so will mark this in my cookbook.

[EyeDoc]

I tried Kent's Taco Bake last night. It was good. I did add more salsa for flavor. Quick and easy, too.